Scott Weiland Wants ‘Easy Money’ From Velvet Revolver Gigs

Former Stone Temple Pilots singer is strapped for cash, but knows Slash isn't

Scott Weiland’s had a rough few years, and he needs some cash. This is understandable.* Still, for one of rock’s most dynamic frontmen, talking to the press about his bankroll (or lack thereof) isn’t a good look. Weiland allegedly told French-Canadian newspaper La Press, he’s hoping to perform some festival gigs with Velvet Revolver soon for some easy money.

Like, he actually says those words:

“Velvet Revolver, there is no problem,” he said about his status with the group that gave him the boot in 2008. “I even called the guys to propose the idea of doing some shows together in a few months. We are on good terms, but I do not want to be a member of Velvet Revolver full time. If possible, I would like to only play at festivals. You know, to make easy money.“

But the problem is, the others don’t need “easy money”:

“Dave [Kushner, guitarist] made ??music for TV. He made ??the theme of the series Sons of Anarchy,” Weiland said, explaining his ex bandmates’ flush-ness. “Duff [McKagan, bass] has a lot of money in the stock market. As for Slash, he put aside the money he did in the days of Guns N’ Roses. Finally, Matt [Sorum, drummer] has embarked on a package of stuff.”

Perhaps it’s not our place to say so, but Weiland should probably stop worrying about other men’s packages and focus on embarking on something with potential for fresh tumescence. If his plans do pan out at this point, they’ll likely be tainted with the knowledge that he’s looking for that “easy money” — a motivating factor in countless reunion tours no doubt, but the artist isn’t supposed to say as much. Kinda breaks the fourth wall.